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Village Green Zelkova*

Zelkova serrata 'Village Green'

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Village Green Zelkova (Zelkova serrata 'Village Green') at Nunan Florist & Greenhouses

Village Green Zelkova

Village Green Zelkova

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Village Green Zelkova (Zelkova serrata 'Village Green') at Nunan Florist & Greenhouses

Village Green Zelkova

Village Green Zelkova

(Photo courtesy of NetPS Plant Finder)

* This is a "special order" plant - contact store for details

Height:  70 feet

Spread:  50 feet

Sunlight:  full sun 

Hardiness Zone:  5

Other Names:  Japanese Zelkova

Description:

A close relative of the elm, a tall shade tree with a shapely, rounded habit, interesting peeling bark and good fall color; quite hardy, low maintenance and trouble-free, an excellent choice for street plantings or larger landscapes

Ornamental Features

Village Green Zelkova has forest green deciduous foliage on a tree with a round habit of growth. The serrated pointy leaves turn an outstanding red in the fall.

Landscape Attributes

Village Green Zelkova is a deciduous tree with a more or less rounded form. Its relatively fine texture sets it apart from other landscape plants with less refined foliage.

This is a relatively low maintenance tree, and is best pruned in late winter once the threat of extreme cold has passed. It has no significant negative characteristics.

Village Green Zelkova is recommended for the following landscape applications;

  • Shade

Planting & Growing

Village Green Zelkova will grow to be about 70 feet tall at maturity, with a spread of 50 feet. It has a low canopy with a typical clearance of 5 feet from the ground, and should not be planted underneath power lines. It grows at a fast rate, and under ideal conditions can be expected to live for 70 years or more.

This tree should only be grown in full sunlight. It is very adaptable to both dry and moist locations, and should do just fine under average home landscape conditions. It is not particular as to soil type or pH. It is somewhat tolerant of urban pollution. This is a selected variety of a species not originally from North America.

 

* This is a "special order" plant - contact store for details

 
 
Hardiness Zone Plant Height Minimum Sunlight
Characteristics
Shade 
Applications
Fall Color 
Ornamental Features

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